The tariff classification of a woman's blouse and pants from Indonesia

NY I83505 July 22, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 I83505 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.69.2510; 6206.40.3030 Ms. Annemarie DeVivo Barthco International, Inc. 150-30 132nd Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's blouse and pants from Indonesia Dear Ms. DeVivo: In your letter dated July 5, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of J.M. Pink. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 14753 consists of a blouse and pants constructed from 100 percent rayon woven fabric. The blouse is loose fitting, rectangular in shape and covers the body from the shoulders, including the upper arms, to below mid thigh. The garment features a V-neckline, a fringed hem and a keyhole closure at the back neck. The pants feature an elasticized drawstring waist, side seam pockets and long hemmed legs. The applicable subheading for the blouse will be 6206.40.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 27.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the pants will be 6204.69.2510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: of other textile materials: of artificial fibers: trousers, breeches and shorts: other: trousers and breeches: women’s. The rate of duty will be 29 percent ad valorem. The blouse falls within textile category designation 641 and the pants fall within textile category designation 648. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Indonesia are currently subject to quota restraints and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R.177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division